Durham Region News

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Uxbridge have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv) disease. There have now been 26 mosquito batches in Durham Region that have tested positive for the virus this season including five in Clarington, nine in Oshawa, four in Ajax, six in Pickering, one in Whitby and one in Uxbridge.

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Whitby have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv) disease. There have now been 19 mosquito batches in Durham Region that have tested positive for the virus this season including four in Clarington, seven in Oshawa, three in Ajax, four in Pickering and one in Whitby.

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Ajax and Pickering have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv) disease. There have now been six mosquito batches in Durham Region that have tested positive for the virus this season including two in Clarington, two in Oshawa, and one each in Ajax and Pickering.

Whitby, Ontario – In partnership with Public Safety Canada, Durham Region will be accepting applications for the Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Fund Grant program. This grant program supports not-for-profit organizations and community groups who are leading violence prevention projects initiatives in communities throughout Durham.

Whitby, Ontario – In a move that strengthens economic growth in Durham Region, Invest Durham and the Town of Ajax’s Business Engagement and Supports Team secured a $10 million expansion at Triforest’s manufacturing plant in Ajax. Their collaborative efforts are a significant achievement in advanced manufacturing and job creation.

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Oshawa have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv) disease. With this latest positive result, there have now been two mosquito batches in Durham Region that have tested positive for the virus this season; the first was in Clarington earlier in July.

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has issued a Blue-Green Algae Advisory for the eastern shore of Lake Scugog near William’s Point Rd in Caesarea, following test results from a water sample collected on July 9 by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. The water sample confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in the area.

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) in the Municipality of Clarington.

When: Week of July 28 to December.

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Clarington have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv) disease. This is the first batch of mosquito in Durham Region to test positive for WNv disease this season.

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“Today (July 1), people across the country will come together to celebrate the place we call home, and the Canada we aspire for.

Durham is a diverse, inclusive and vibrant region, rich in community spirit and pride.